# Winter car wash techniques **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [February 4, 2010, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129 "2010-02-04T06:40:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/1 "2010-02-04T06:40:09Z")
With the forum based mainly in an upstate area of NY, I figure there needs to be a thread where everyone can add their .02 cents on vehicle exterior/interior care during the brutal months of winter. I, shall start first. _Exterior:_ The only thing that gets a cleaning by myself are the outside windows, front and rear lights, and mirrors. I use either stoner window cleaner or an equivalent ammonia-free spray (right now im using armor all that i got in a gift pack for Christmas) along with a microfiber applicator pad to wipe the window off and then a microfiber cloth to wipe away the residue. Win. The paint, wheels, and underbody don’t get touched until April. _Interior:_ I have rubber floormats which I clean inside with soap and warm water when they start to get covered in bulllllSHIT. I then vacuum out the interior on an as-needed basis. _Engine:_ Routine maintenance as usual _Fuel:_ 93 octane as usual Discuss. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/2 "2010-02-04T06:55:02Z")
Drive winter beaters, do nothing to them except put gas in them. ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/3 "2010-02-04T06:55:33Z")
> [@My new lens for the D40X](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-lens-for-the-d40x/29010/15): > > Drive winter beaters, do nothing to them except put gas in them. YES! +1 ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/4 "2010-02-04T06:57:49Z")
Word all i do is put gas in it. Wash it if its free. ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/5 "2010-02-04T07:22:30Z")
let the fucker rust ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/6 "2010-02-04T07:23:07Z")
I can’t wait for the day my rocker panel gets a hole rotted into it. Seriously. Then it will be just like my old Z24 ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/7 "2010-02-04T07:25:37Z")
Touchless wash? Turn on seat heater, never get out of car. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/8 "2010-02-04T07:26:35Z")
I wait for it to rain to clean the out side and I vacuum it when its some what warmer out ---
**Author:** ![MX-5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mx-5/32/6336_2.png) [@MX-5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MX-5)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/9 "2010-02-04T07:33:48Z")
Water can fire extinguisher, fill with hot water. Hose off salt ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/10 "2010-02-04T07:36:00Z")
> [@My new lens for the D40X](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-lens-for-the-d40x/29010/15): > > Drive winter beaters, do nothing to them except put gas in them. yupppppp ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/11 "2010-02-04T07:37:11Z")
try to wash it when i know it wont freeze. ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/12 "2010-02-04T09:00:21Z")
Don’t wash it… Waste of time. When it rains it’ll be clean.haven’t washed it since November ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/13 "2010-02-04T09:04:57Z")
I went nearly 3 years without washing my DD. Just gas it and go FTW. ---
**Author:** ![MX-5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mx-5/32/6336_2.png) [@MX-5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MX-5)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/14 "2010-02-04T09:07:53Z")
I just filled the fire extinguisher up with hot water and zip wax. fyi hot water + zip wax + fumes = headache. Car is clean though, and now the driveway is covered in ice :thumbup ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/15 "2010-02-04T09:10:59Z")
_Exterior:_ Glenmont Car wash 1. Tire Cleaner 2. High Pressure Rinse 3. High Pressure Soap 4. High Pressure Rinse 5. Triple Coat Conditioner 6. High Pressure Rinse (of underbody as well) 7. Clear Coat Protectant 8. Profit _Interior:_ Don’t touch all winter except for maybe a dust rag _Engine:_ Routine maintenance as usual _Fuel:_ 93 octane as usual ---
**Author:** ![freakLS7](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freakls7/32/6298_2.png) [@freakLS7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/freakLS7)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/16 "2010-02-04T09:18:28Z")
i wash my truck when it is semi warm and i know it wont get dirty for a while. inside doesnt really get dirty in the winter only summer months, and 40 cetane witha dash of power service white everytank! ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/17 "2010-02-04T09:28:09Z")
John u try standyne additive? ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/18 "2010-02-04T09:35:53Z")
> [@Big B vs rrsti](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-b-vs-rrsti/28977/19): > > Touchless wash? Turn on seat heater, never get out of car. Yup :lol 1. Open window 2. Swipe card 3. Select Wash 4. Close Window 5. Drive forward 6. Get BJ from passenger 7. ? 8. Profit ---
**Author:** ![MX-5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mx-5/32/6336_2.png) [@MX-5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MX-5)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/19 "2010-02-04T09:37:47Z")
> [@"Welding" on History Channel!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welding-on-history-channel/29047/2): > > Yup :lol > > 1. Open window > 2. Swipe card > 3. Select Wash > 4. Close Window > 5. Drive forward > 6 **. Get BJ from passenger** > 6. ? > 7. Profit I’ve done this in the car wash before :lol ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-wash-techniques/250129/20 "2010-02-04T09:40:36Z")
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